Blueberry Bacon Cheeseburgers

blueberry bacon cheeseburger on a white plate.

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Blueberry Bacon Cheeseburgers

Bacon cheeseburgers are great on their own, but adding a blueberry BBQ sauce as a topping takes them to a new level. Serve the sauce on the side or on top of the burger.

Prep Time20

Cook Time15

For blueberry bbq sauce35

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: 1/4 pound burgers

Calories: 634kcal

Author: Dorothy Stainbrook

Equipment

skillet Cast iron is preferable for the burgers
sharp knife
bowls

Ingredients

Bacon Burgers

5 Ounces bacon strips cut in half
1 Pound chuck ground beef
2 ½ Ounces cheese I used gouda
3 hamburger buns

Blueberry BBQ Sauce

½ Teaspoon Hot sauce Cholula
½ Teaspoon liquid smoke
½ Cup Catsup
¼ Cup Balsamic vinegar
¾ Tablespoons brown sugar packed
3 Tablespoons Dijon mustard
¼ Teaspoon ground allspice
1 Tablespoon olive oil
½ onion chopped
3 Cloves garlic minced
⅓ Cup bourbon
3 Cups blueberries can be frozen
½ Teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

For Bacon Cheeseburgers

Cut bacon strips in half and cook in a large skillet over medium high heat until done to your preference (crispy or softer).
5 Ounces bacon
Form ground beef into 3 1/2-inch patties about 4 1/2 inches in diameter. Sprinkle with salt and use your thumb to add a small indent in the middle of the patty to help keep it from shrinking.
Heat a bit of oil in a cast iron skillet and when it is hot add your patties to the skillet.
Sear on one side about 4 minutes, or until browned. Flip and cook on the other side about 3 minutes for medium rare.
When the burgers are almost done to your preference, add the cheese on top and cover the pan, cooking a little longer until the cheese is melted (about 1-2 minutes)
1 Pound chuck ground beef, 2 1/2 Ounces cheese
While the burgers are cooking, lay out your accompaniments and toast the buns.
Assemble the burgers: Spread the toasted buns liberally with mayonnaise. Place lettuce on top of the mayo, followed by the cheeseburger, a few spoonfuls of blueberry sauce, 3 1/2 slices of bacon, and a slice of red onion.a big pinch of arugula. Repeat with the remaining burgers.
3 hamburger buns

For Blueberry BBQ Sauce

Mix together the first seven ingredients in a bowl (the hot sauce through the allspice).
1/2 Teaspoon Hot sauce, 1/2 Teaspoon liquid smoke, 1/2 Cup Catsup, 1/4 Cup Balsamic vinegar, 3/4 Tablespoons brown sugar, 3 Tablespoons Dijon mustard, 1/4 Teaspoon ground allspice
Add 1 Tablespoon oil to a large skillet and heat over medium heat. When hot add the chopped onions and saute for about 3-5 minutes or until caramelized.
Add the garlic and cook 1 minute.Add the bourbon, and bring to a low boil for about 3 minutes.
Add the blueberries and the vinegar-mustard mixture, stir, and return to a boil. Add the salt, lower the heat and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until thickened to your preference.
1 Tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 onion, 3 Cloves garlic, 1/3 Cup bourbon, 3 Cups blueberries, 1/2 Teaspoon kosher salt
Serve the blueberry sauce on the side or use as a burger topping. I used 1/4 - 1/3 cup blueberry sauce per burger.

Notes

**Note: the nutrition analysis if for the bacon cheeseburgers and does not include the blueberry BBQ sauce. For the analysis of the sauce, see the recipe for the blueberry bourbon BBQ sauce

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